Lincoln Plays (Theater Programs), 1906-1993 | Illinois History and Lincoln Collections

Scope and Contents:

The Lincoln Plays (Theater Programs) collection contains nine items – primarily playbills and theater programs – advertising Abraham Lincoln related stage productions. Many of the productions represented in this collection were performed in New York City, though several were performed in various locations across Illinois.

Acquisition Source: This is an artificial collection created by IHLC staff. The items in this collection were donated or purchased at various dates from several sources. The bulk of the collection was acquired in 2001, though two additional items were added in 2017.